as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Recent Examples of joyful
A little caution can go a long way in ensuring that your holidays remain joyful and stress-free.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
The mood was joyful as volunteers rolled out carpets and sprayed them with jasmine.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
From the main streets of charming small towns to the dazzling light displays in cities across Kentucky, twinkling lights and holiday decorations are joyful reminders that Christmas is around the corner.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
Connecting with our heritage can bring us joy, but connecting with someone else’s heritage can be just as joyful, a gift to compliment our own precious traditions and brightening our commitment to them.
—Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
The mood was joyful as volunteers rolled out carpets and sprayed them with jasmine.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
From the main streets of charming small towns to the dazzling light displays in cities across Kentucky, twinkling lights and holiday decorations are joyful reminders that Christmas is around the corner.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
Connecting with our heritage can bring us joy, but connecting with someone else’s heritage can be just as joyful, a gift to compliment our own precious traditions and brightening our commitment to them.
—Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
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Mariah Carey has a million reasons to be thankful this holiday season.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rolan is especially thankful for the work the organization did to bring her family together.Abigail Adams, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The latest entry to the Meet the Parents franchise premiered over 10 years ago, and fans of the movies might be delighted to learn that Universal Pictures wants to get the original cast together for another sequel.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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His first pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, was pro-legalization; cannabis advocates were delighted.Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the truth is, being happy 100% of the time is unrealistic for both adults and children.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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To me, the best trip means one that was utterly peaceful, filled with happy low-stress activities, best enjoyed with others.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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So glad The Athletic finally has a team dedicated to creating data visualizations!Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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In story-ballet mode, the corps brings the main characters’ props onstage—such as scarves that represent the blood of the security guard’s many victims—and then exits with glad little jetés.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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The healthcare industry finds itself at a crossroads, where none of the key players — payers, providers, or patients — are truly satisfied with the current system.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Companies were less satisfied with current business.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the pleasure, Wolfe and Brown conspire to give us the full benefit of the joyous talents of Lesli Margherita (as Tessi Tura), Lili Thomas (Mazeppa) and Mylinda Hull (Electra), strutting their stuff to the lip of the stage, delighting the audience.Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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This joyous eight-day festival is a time for reflection, togetherness and, of course, festive decor that brings the spirit of the holiday to life.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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